Philip Dimedio
Jan 21, 2021
Philip Anthony DiMedio, 84, passed away on January 21, 2021. Phil grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School, and he graduated from Salesianum School. He later earned a degree at Goldey-Beacom College. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Phil then joined the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 37 years. Phil...
Rose Rostocki Oken
Jan 16, 2021
Rose passed away at home after a short illness on January 16, 2021. Rose had a lifelong devotion to St. Anthony, St, Jude, and the Rosary. She was a great mom, grandmother, and grandmama, a caring friend to many and a good neighbor whose door was always open. Rose was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Oken and Michael...
Elwood Church
Jan 16, 2021
Elwood Eugene Church "Woodeye" age 70 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. He served in the Army and Reserves from 1968-1974 receiving an Honorable discharge. He was awarded with The National Defense Service medal. He was an accomplished guitarist and part of a band in his younger years. He was a graduate of Culinary School,...
Gerald Keogh
Jan 13, 2021
Gerald W. "Jerry" Keogh, Jr. Age 44 of Wilmington Passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Jerry was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a proud graduate of both St. Elizabeth Grade School and High School. He enjoyed football, fishing, and listening to music. Jerry treasured the time he spent with his family. He was especially proud of...
Sandra Stradley
Jan 12, 2021
Sandra B. Stradley passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 of congestive heart failure. She was born on December 20, 1937 to the late Franklin and Erma Stradley. She worked for Kennards Jewelry Department for 20 years, then went on to manage Marilyn's Dress Company. Sandy was an amazing competitive tap dancer and enjoyed collecting antiques and dolls. She was...
John Storm
Jan 4, 2021
John Bell Storm, III, age 71, passed away January 4, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. John was born in Chester, PA to John Bell Storm, Jr. and Evelyn Ralston Storm. He grew up in Elsmere, DE, attending Corpus Christi grade and high school. He continued his education at the University of Delaware, graduating in 1972. From his paper...
Grace Murphy
Jan 3, 2021
Grace Cassidy Murphy age 86 of Wilmington passed away on January 3, 2021. Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Murphy; her sons, Patrick Murphy and Michael Murphy; and her grandson, Dennis Murphy. She will be dearly missed by her children, Kathy (Mike) Sammons, Dennis (Stephanie) Murphy, Maureen Dixon (Brian Gray), and Karen Setting (Victor); her daughter-in-law,...
Michael Chitwood
Dec 31, 2020
Michael W. Chitwood age 78 of New Castle passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. Michael was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Willard C. and Anna Christine (Robertson) Chitwood. He married his loving wife, Lola on December 17, 1966 and they moved to Delaware in 1976. Michael was a hard-working man. He was employed as a credit fraud...
Robin Cannon
Dec 30, 2020
Robin Cannon Age 65 of New Castle Passed away on December 30, 2020 from Covid-19. Rob was born and raised in New Castle, DE and was a proud 1973 graduate of William Penn High School. He was a dedicated employee of Tastykake for over 30 years. He was truly hardworking and he made many lasting friendships along his Tastykake route....
Juidth Rossell
Dec 27, 2020
Judith K. Rossell Age 88 of Millsboro Passed away with her daughters by her side on December 27, 2020. Judie was a New Castle resident for many years until moving to Millsboro later in life. She was a proud homemaker and mother of five. Judie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, William Rossell, Sr; her...
Karen Givens
Dec 26, 2020
Karen Ann Givens passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26th, 2020 in her home with her father, Joe, and her sister, Joanne at her side. She was 59 years of age. Karen attended Wallace Wallin and graduated at age 23. She worked for a time for the Elwyn Institute before taking an early retirement (early mornings did not...
Denise Dorph
Dec 25, 2020
Denise DiMondi Dorph passed away at Seasons Hospice on December 25,2020. Denise was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Nora DiMondi. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in1999. She continued her education at Jefferson earning a Doctorate in 2008. She worked at many rehabilitation centers throughout the tri-state area. She loved spending time...
James Lynch
Dec 22, 2020
James A. Lynch Jr. of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 22, 2020 after a brief illness. He was just 2 days shy of his 94th birthday. Jim was an employee of the News Journal for 44 years. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Elizabeth R. C. Church. Jim coached baseball for St Elizabeth Elementary School from 1948 through...
Edward Blest
Dec 21, 2020
Edward F. Blest, 74, passed away December 21st, 2020 after a short illness at Christiana Hospital. Edward was born December 5th, 1946 to William and Josephine Blest in Wilmington. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Dale, his sister-in-law, Sandra Blest and his cousin, Charles Rice. He is survived by his brother, William...
Angela Dicristofano
Dec 19, 2020
Mrs. Angela DiCristofano, age 90, passed on Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19 virus. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo DiCristofano; parents, Gennaro and Anina Rossi, four brothers, Pietro (Elena), Nicandro, Victorio (Nicolina), and Bennito; and her sister, Maria. She is survived by her loving daughter, Rina Campanella, and son, Antonio (Dorothy) DiCristofano;...
James Fioravanti
Dec 17, 2020
James L. Fioravanti (Jim), passed away on December 17 at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was born on May 5, 1954 to the late Bernie and Joan Fioravanti. He graduated from Conrad High School and was retired from General Motors. Jim had a love of both photography and music. He took some of the most beautiful pictures...
Dimitrios Visvardis
Dec 15, 2020
Dimitrios A. Visvardis passed away at the age of 79 after a valiant fight against glioblastoma cancer on Tuesday, December 15th 2020 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Care with his loving wife Fotini, and daughters Christina and Aristea, at his side. He immigrated from Sparta, Greece to Delaware in the 1970s with Fotini and their two daughters, and together they...
Anne Dougherty
Dec 14, 2020
Anne DiFilippo Dougherty, age 69 of Wilmington, passed away on December 14, 2020 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Anne DiFilippo and her brother, Francis. Anne is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan "Mel" Dougherty; her sons, Dan Jr., and Andrew, and his girlfriend, Jackie Conley;...
Charles Gregg
Dec 11, 2020
Charles F. Gregg Sr. "Bud" passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. Charles was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Evan Sr. and Mabel (Shellar) Gregg. He attended Brown Vocational High School in Wilmington, DE. He spent several years working for Electric Hose and Rubber. Later in his career, he was a proud member of the UAW and dedicated...
Ronald Gralewski
Dec 10, 2020
Ronald S. Gralewski, Jr. Age 51 of Wilmington, DE Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2020. Ron was born in Wilmington and attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School and High School. Upon graduation he went to work in the roofing and siding industry. He was a hard worker starting in the warehouse and eventually became a salesman. In 1991, Ron married...
